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The Beginner’s Guide to Hiking Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range

The Sangre de Cristo Wilderness is one of southern Colorado’s true hidden gems. This vast wilderness area in the San Luis Valley of Colorado covers nearly 220,000 acres (with parts in both Colorado and New Mexico) and it is home to several challenging hikes. The highest peak in the mountain range, Crestone Needle, is over 14,000 feet above sea level. The Spanish settlers gave this area the name that means “the blood of Christ” because of the red color that the mountains turn at dusk and dawn. This area is also home to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and…

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What You Need to Know Before Taking Your RV to a National Park

Night RV Camp

Although taking an RV to an American national park can make exploring nature comfortable and easy, that doesn’t mean you should skip the planning process. There’s a lot to know about taking recreational vehicles to national parks, especially if you don’t want to wind up without a campsite once you arrive. Let’s talk about how you can reserve RV parks and campgrounds near famous areas, determine what your RV needs are, and make the best plans before you set off on your next adventure. Plan on Making Campsite Reservations If your idea of planning for an RV trip to a national park involves pulling into the closest RV park and…

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5 Essential Tips for Visiting The Great Sand Dunes National Park By RV

Great Sand Dunes Park

For some baffling reason, the Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado doesn’t receive nearly as much credit and attention as it should. With the tallest sand dunes in all of North America (some up to 750 feet) and a vast amount of land full of wildlife, it’s one of the most unique national parks in the entire country. Many people who visit RV parks in Colorado, including our own Cool Sunshine RV resort, come to the state in hopes of visiting The Great Sand Dunes. However, this isn’t a national park you should visit without preparation. Here are some of the top tips to keep in mind as you pack…

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5 Amazing Activities for Nature Lovers Near Alamosa, CO

Alamosa's RV Park

Like many RV parks in Colorado, Cool Sunshine RV Park is blessed to be located in close proximity to so many amazing natural wonders. From mountains and waterfalls to enormous sand dunes, we’ve got everything nearby. This makes Alamosa a wonderful place to experience travel trailer parks. Whether you’re a frequent RV camper or this is your first time, there are plenty of activities nearby to make your adventure a truly memorable one. If you love getting outdoors and spending some quality time in nature, look no further than Alamosa and the surrounding area. Here are some of the top activities for nature lovers that are easily accessible from the…

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